CELPIP TEST
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CELPIP Test
The CELPIP test is a language proficiency test recognized by the IRCC for immigration, citizenship, work and study purposes in Canada.
At Create Career College (CCC College), we provide comprehensive CELPIP preparation programs to help you achieve your target score quickly. This page is your ultimate guide, with everything you need to know about the CELPIP test in one place.
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CELPIP Test Format & Sections
READING
Duration: 55–60 minutes
Number of Parts: 4 parts
Question Types: Multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks
Part |
Description |
1. Reading Correspondence |
Understand emails or messages. |
2. Reading to Apply a Diagram |
Interpret information from a visual (chart, map, schedule). |
3. Reading for Information |
Extract key points from articles or reports. |
4. Reading for Viewpoints |
Compare multiple perspectives on a topic. |
WRITING
Duration: 53–60 minutes
Number of Tasks: 2 tasks
Task Types: Formal email, opinion-based response
Task |
Description |
Task 1: Writing an Email |
Write a professional email in response to a scenario. |
Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
Express your opinion on a given topic. |
LISTENING
Duration: 47–55 minutes
Number of Parts: 6 parts
Question Types: Multiple-choice, sentence completion
Part |
Description |
1. Listening to Problem Solving |
Answer questions based on a conversation. |
2. Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
Understand informal conversations. |
3. Listening for Information |
Extract key details from discussions. |
4. Listening to a News Item |
Identify main ideas and opinions in news. |
5. Listening to a Discussion |
Follow group discussions in workplace or academic settings. |
6. Listening to a Viewpoint |
Recognize perspectives and supporting arguments. |
SPEAKING
Duration: 15–20 minutes
Number of Tasks: 8 tasks
Test Format: Recorded responses on a computer
Task |
Description |
1. Giving Advice |
Provide recommendations for a given situation. |
2. Talking About a Personal Experience |
Describe an event or experience. |
3. Describing a Scene |
Explain details from an image. |
4. Making Predictions |
Predict outcomes of a situation. |
5. Comparing & Persuading |
Compare options and persuade someone. |
6. Dealing with a Difficult Situation |
Handle a workplace or customer service problem. |
7. Expressing Opinions |
Share and justify an opinion. |
8. Describing an Unusual Situation |
Explain an unexpected event. |
How CELPIP Scores Impact Express Entry & Immigration
For Express Entry. A CLB 9 or higher can significantly boost your CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score, improving your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). If you score CLB 7 or above, you are eligible for most Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). For Citizenship Applications. A minimum of CLB 4 is required .